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[bernmeister]

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In brighter news, I start a new job tomorrow.

good luck, unless it's acting
in which case, break a leg

 

[Ben Grimm]

good luck, unless it's acting, in which case, break a leg

You only say break a leg before a performance, not regarding the whole job.

 

[will1066]

RIP, I knew she had been struggling with the big C, 53 is way too young

Her 90210 love interest was Luke Perry, who died at 52 from a stroke.

 

[Ben Grimm]

I live S of ATL and it's so hot and humid here idk if I can smoke underneath my backyard patio roof.

 

[80s Kid]

I live S of ATL and it's so hot and humid here idk if I can smoke underneath my backyard patio roof.

Imagine having this as your weather forecast...

The Phoenix/Scottsdale Metro area is pretty brutal in the summer but if you can handle it, the rest of the year is very nice.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Imagine having this as your weather forecast...

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The Phoenix/Scottsdale Metro area is pretty brutal in the summer but if you can handle it, the rest of the year is very nice.

This type of weather was one of the many factors why I couldn't leave Vegas soon enough. I put up with that for 10 years...now I despise the summer. Sigh...

 

[deathb4disco]

I live S of ATL and it's so hot and humid here idk if I can smoke underneath my backyard patio roof.

North if ATL here I'm somewhat used to it but these past couple of weeks have been brutal

 

[LokiDog]

Well, due to not having childcare for Henrik and having to call out or attempt to work from home too many times, I’ve lost my sales role at the brewery, which also means I’ve lost my car because I was using a company vehicle while my ex has my car. I’m now overdrawn, unemployed, vehicle-less and alone. I really need an angel.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Well, due to not having childcare for Henrik and having to call out or attempt to work from home too many times, I’ve lost my sales role at the brewery, which also means I’ve lost my car because I was using a company vehicle while my ex has my car. I’m now overdrawn, unemployed, vehicle-less and alone. I really need an angel.

Oh jeez I was upset today because of a blown tire. Im really sorry buddy. That is a lot to handle. May I ask what city/state are you in now?

 

[LokiDog]

Oh jeez I was upset today because of a blown tire. Im really sorry buddy. That is a lot to handle. May I ask what city/state are you in now?

Dallas, TX

 

[NickyFotiu]

Dallas, TX

I don't want to pry but are you with the brewery in any role at all now? You said you lost the sales role.

 

[LokiDog]

I don't want to pry but are you with the brewery in any role at all now? You said you lost the sales role.

No, I’m politely being humored about picking up bartending shifts, but I am unemployed.

 

[NickyFotiu]

No, I’m politely being humored about picking up bartending shifts, but I am unemployed.

Im really sorry dude. I know you have had a tough time. You sounded so optimistic about the brewery. Hopefully this bump in the road is really short.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

I’m recording with the London Symphony next month wish me luck

 

[LokiDog]

I’m recording with the London Symphony next month wish me luck

Dang, that’s pretty awesome.

My car insurance came out of my account today and now I’m overdrawn lol

Cracks me up since my ex is the one driving the car and I don’t have one.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Dang, that’s pretty awesome.

My car insurance came out of my account today and now I’m overdrawn lol

Cracks me up since my ex is the one driving the car and I don’t have one.

Do you have overdraft protection? I worked at a bank when I was young and I was amazed at how a few small $5-$10 purchases on a negative balance could turn in to hundreds in fees. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

 

[LokiDog]

I need to come up with $400 to make it to Monday and I will be fine. I just finished an interview with a rival brewery and received an offer comparable to what I was receiving at the brewery. I need to take care of this overdraft, my cell phone bill, and my electric.

 

[Kupo]

Well, due to not having childcare for Henrik and having to call out or attempt to work from home too many times, I’ve lost my sales role at the brewery, which also means I’ve lost my car because I was using a company vehicle while my ex has my car. I’m now overdrawn, unemployed, vehicle-less and alone. I really need an angel.

Popped my head in this thread wondering what people were discussing. This is awful news bud. If you have some sales experience and need to make money, don't neglect dealerships. I have 14 sales guys at my dealership, with 8 of them having made over 6 figures last year. All 8 are pacing to exceed that again this year. Even some of the stragglers here are making 75k+. I know Texas has some massive superstores.

If you don't want to sell cars, but you know about cars, you might want to consider a position as a service advisor. We have 6 at my service center, all making very good money.

One of the perks of working in the car business, is it's fun. Or it can be fun. We f*** around all day. I've worked for corporate companies where you can't fart the wrong way without getting written up. Working in small cubicles that feel like they start to shrink after a few months. I met my ex wife in the car business. We used to go to one of the lots we had most of our inventory and I would bang her in the minivan lol.

The car your ex is driving -- is it under your name, or hers? If it's under yours, get it back. If you have your car, you can at least do some uber/doordash which will keep you afloat. Same day payout. I did that during Covid when my dealership was shutdown for a few months.

Keep your head up!

 

[bernmeister]

No, I’m politely being humored about picking up bartending shifts, but I am unemployed.

If I remember you have extensive computer skills, forgive, top of my head I forgot exactly what....
is that still of interest for gigs?
a lot of biz is who you know....
do any of us know a match for our friend @LokiDog ?

 

[bernmeister]

I’m recording with the London Symphony next month wish me luck

Deets pls on your musicianship...
also congrats + good luck

 

[3blizzard4]

Hey fellas, I will visiting NYC next week with the family. Need some suggestions on accommodation. I want to stay near the subway and near the major attractions.

I know prices can get a little crazy this time of year. What would you guys recommend?

Travelling with wife and three boys (18,14,13).

 

[bernmeister]

Hey fellas, I will visiting NYC next week with the family. Need some suggestions on accommodation. I want to stay near the subway and near the major attractions.

I know prices can get a little crazy this time of year. What would you guys recommend?

Travelling with wife and three boys (18,14,13).

when I was a kid, near 42nd st + 10th ave, was a place called travel inn motor lodge; was reasonable for a working man to rent an afternoon so his kids + wife could get away and have a pool day.
Howev, I think it is no longer for tourists, but rental/or condo
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best bet is internet
dep on budget,
one interesting place tucked away on Jane St near West St /highway
is
"The Jane Hotel"

Not cheap but given everything Manhattan is major moolah and you want location, that might be a swallowable number if it is a short few days stay

You are already way downtown close to Tribeca, West Vil, and So. Man., which also has historic sites.

I would consider looking at car rental as may make sense. Cabs, it's almost $10 just to get in!!!!

 

[will1066]

Let me know if the global IT outage wiped away @Tob 's account. Asking for a friend.

 

[will1066]

Dang, that’s pretty awesome.

My car insurance came out of my account today and now I’m overdrawn lol

Cracks me up since my ex is the one driving the car and I don’t have one.

Ex??

 

[Tob]

Let me know if the global IT outage wiped away @Tob 's account. Asking for a friend.

you wish